Definition
to expect (something to happen): to anticipate; to think, to believe (something will happen)
I am expecting a letter from my uncle. He posted it last week so it should arrive soon.
What do you expect from me? What do you want from me? What do you require of me?
an expectation: anticipation; a hope, a desire, a belief
Bruno has high expectations of his staff. He demands that they always work really hard.
expected: anticipated, desired, prospective
- "Actually I'm expecting twins!"
- "That was easier than I expected."
- "Free-shipping and "buy one get one free" offers are expected to increase before Christmas."
- "Young Philip : Hey Quincy, I was with your mom last night and she was less difficult to manipulate than I expected!"
- "Specifically, I've been thinking about your highly unrealistic expectations of making it in the music industry."
- "You don't expect the staff to sing that every morning, do you?"
- "Jones is expected in court this morning to hear charges against him. He vehemently denies claims that he passed on top secret information to perfume rivals Kalvin Krime and Grevlon."
- "-I wouldn't expect more than a few sprinkles."
- "Young Icarus : Buh, I'm so sorry Mr. Romanonovitch, but it's just that the non-negative variables you suggested for use of X and X squared were a bit more difficult to manipulate than I expected!"
- "He's expecting you at his home studio in Sausalito tomorrow at 3PM."
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